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Is MUG a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, MUG is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does MUG mean?

  1. noun

    the quantity that can be held in a mug

  2. noun

    a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of

  3. noun

    the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British)

  4. noun

    with handle and usually cylindrical

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

6

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

3

Letters

M (3) + U (1) + G (2) = 6 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for MUG

Single letters that turn MUG into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

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Anagrams of MUG

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from MUG

The 3 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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